A recent analysis of NAPLAN data has revealed the top 160 primary schools in New South Wales, Australia, that excelled in student growth in literacy and numeracy from Year 3 to Year 5. Notably, Holy Family Primary School in Granville implemented an intensive reading initiative called All In for Reading (AIR), which involves focused reading sessions with small groups of students. This program has led to remarkable improvements in reading, spelling, and grammar. Other schools that demonstrated significant progress include Central Coast Steiner School and Bethany Catholic School in Glenmore Park, which also reported strong average gains across the five NAPLAN domains.

Additionally, Bankstown Public School has focused on improving student attendance, recognizing its critical role in academic success. The school has introduced engaging lunchtime activities to entice students to attend classes. The Armidale School has adopted a practical approach to teaching mathematics by linking concepts to real-world applications, which helps students grasp the material more effectively. Overall, the emphasis on explicit teaching and targeted learning goals across these schools has contributed to their impressive performance in the NAPLAN assessments.